Month: December 2023

Prominent Jewish TV executives in the UK have expressed their horror at a social media post by a former Channel 4 commissioner, who attacked a Stephen Fry rallying call against antisemitism. Tamara Abood, an ex-Channel 4 current affairs commissioner and producer of shows including What Happens In Kavos, sparked anger after posting on LinkedIn about
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Sometimes things just don’t work out. In the movie world, a lot of money is on the line, and that makes some decisions very difficult. On occasion, that means recasting a role for any number of reasons. Sometimes, it’s as simple as everyone agreeing that things just aren’t working artistically. Sometimes it’s worse, like when
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Paula Abdul has filed a lawsuit against her former American Idol executive producer Nigel Lythgoe, in which she accuses him of sexually assaulting her during the time they worked together. The singer-choreographer, who was a judge on the singing competition show from its 2002 debut until 2009, submitted the papers to a Los Angeles court Dec. 29 under the Sexual Abuse and
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They were testing the New Year’s Eve ball today in Times Square ahead of Sunday’s celebrations, but the real spectacle was happening on the streets. In a self-declared “heightened threat environment” since Hamas’ murderous assault on Israeli communities near the border with Gaza and the butchering of thousands on October 7, and the punishing military
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The questionable endings for some of Stephen King’s biggest works number among horror literature’s most debate-worthy elements. And the discussions don’t just end at the page, either, with some of the worst live-action adaptations of his books and stories coming down to botched conclusions. Frank Darabont’s The Mist holds the distinction for having one of
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Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images “The key is to normalize your situation, normalize your lifestyle,” he explained. “I have a very consistent, disciplined lifestyle. I surround myself with loyal, integrity-filled people, and that’s my basis. And going to the Olympic Games, nothing changes.” Which isn’t to say he doesn’t appreciate the pinnacle of international competition, another highlight of
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Christmas week rang in an estimated $281.4M, +14% from the Dec. 23-29 period a year ago ($246.4M), indicating that moviegoing remains healthy post-pandemic for a family-heavy, yet diversified lineup of movies — this despite the lack of one big five-quad tentpole on marquees. Warner Bros./DC’s Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom won the week with $58.3M,
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In fashion, the best 2023 trends came in as quickly as the months flew by. Whether those trends came in the form of an aesthetic, a brand, or even a specific item, they became hot commodities—just look at Lyst’s 2023 Year of Fashion, which breaks down exactly what shoppers were hunting for this year, according
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Down below are major spoilers for The Iron Claw. So read on with caution… After watching A24’s The Iron Claw, it’s more than clear to me why everyone’s saying the same thing about Zac Efron’s performance. In short, it truly marks a career best for him. Not only does the High School Musical alum deserve
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The BBC‘s latest Agatha Christie adaptation concluded last night neck-and-neck in the ratings with ITV‘s Why Didn’t They Ask Evans? from over the Easter Weekend. Agatha Christie’s Murder is Easy, starring Industry’s David Jonsson as an amateur sleuth working with Rings of Power star Morfydd Clark, was watched by 2.7M viewers last night, losing 800,000
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They make up one of Hollywood’s most enduring friendships and professional partnerships, so it’s not a shock that Chris Messina fanboyed at the thought of working with both Ben Affleck and Matt Damon.  The Mindy Project star had frequently collaborated with Ben Affleck in the past, appearing as a CIA operative in Affleck’s Best Picture-winning
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5. Downton‘s first OMG moment came when Matthew Crawley, the series’ dashing male lead, was killed in the season three finale. “There were a lot of very upset people demanding apologies,” Stevens told Entertainment Weekly of his decision to exit the show at the end of his three-year contract.  As for why he was ready
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News Jermaine Jackson Sued for Alleged 1988 Sexual Assault The lawsuit from plaintiff Rita Barrett alleges that the Jackson 5 co-founder forced his way into her home and assaulted her in the 1980s By Hattie Lindert December 28, 2023 Facebook X Jermaine Jackson, photo by Samuel de Roman/Getty Images Facebook X Note: This article contains
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